1847-P Coronet

  • Category
    Coronet
  • Design
    Braided Hair (1839-1857)
  • Year
    1847
  • Mint
    Philadelphia
  • Mintage
    6,183,669
  • Designer
    Christian Gobrecht
  • Composition
    100% Copper
  • Diameter
    28.5mm
  • Weight
    10.89g
Known variants:
7 Over Small 7

One major variety is the 1847/7 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) Overdate Error. This features a large 1847 date struck over a small 1847 date. This variety can be identified by noticing a portion of the underlying smaller "7" just above the larger "7". In some cases a portion of the smaller underlying "4" can be seen just above the larger "4".

7 Over Small 7

One major variety is the 1847/7 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) Overdate Error. This features a large 1847 date struck over a small 1847 date. This variety can be identified by noticing a portion of the underlying smaller "7" just above the larger "7". In some cases a portion of the smaller underlying "4" can be seen just above the larger "4".